Published bi-monthly, PleinAir magazine is focused on landscape paintings by historical and contemporary artists, art collections, events, and the process of creating plein air paintings. Beautifully designed with rich reproductions on high-quality paper, PleinAir features the top artists and artworks from around the world.
PleinAir Magazine, October/November ’24
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ON THE COVER: Jill Carver, “Desert Congregation,” 2022, oil, 20 x 20 in., private collection, studio from plein air studies
COLUMNS:
- Plein Air Heritage
- Publisher’s Letter: Plein Air’s Future: The Best and the Worst
- Editor’s Note: In the Path of Inspiration
- PleinAir Salon
- Plein Air Events
- Postcards From the Road
FEATURES:
- IN MEMORIAM
Camille Przewodek (1947-2024) - ARTWISE
The Cost of Deception
By Daniel Grant - PLEIN AIR PORTFOLIO
The Other Side of the Easel: We showcase 14 paintings that celebrate the plein air artist at work — both in front of and behind the easel.
By Kelly Kane - JILL CARVER
Sense and Sensibilities: Drawing on a love of nature first discovered in the forests of Scotland, this artist traces the path of her artistic evolution and shares her “secret sauce” for success.
By Jill Carver - DESTINATION INSPIRATION
Creating a Tribe, Reaping the Benefits: This summer, five top-notch painters gathered in an Idaho campground to create, learn, and enjoy the camaraderie of likeminded professionals.
By Bob Bahr - JUSTIN DONALDSON
Stirring Up Novelty: This South Carolina painter finds inspiration in everything from a common forest plant to a croissant.
By Bob Bahr - JOVE WANG
The Spirit of the American West: A series of new work by this California artist bridges his early life experiences in northeastern China with his current inspiration — the people and landscapes of the American West.
By Kelly Kane - SPECIAL FEATURE
Artists to Watch: Meet five rising plein air stars who have caught our attention. Find out what inspires them, the breakthroughs that have taken their work to the next level, and how you can add their paintings to your collection right now.
By Kelly Kane - THE ELEMENTS
Adding Life to Your Landscapes: Tell a story, provide scale, add a point of interest — figures can have a big impact on your plein air work.
By Hema Gupta - EXPANDED DIGITAL EDITION CONTENT What Matisse Can Teach Us About Plein Air: One simple statement can have us thinking about the artist’s connection to nature in a whole new way.
By Christopher Volpe
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